25th April 2023
During #WorldImmunisationWeek, we are delighted to share updated iHV resources for families, parents and health visitors.
Parent Tip: Childhood Immunisations Part 1: An introduction to childhood immunisations
This Parent Tip provides some useful information on the childhood vaccination programme, explaining how vaccines work, how they are regulated and why it is important to ensure that your baby receives all the recommended immunisations.
Parent Tip: Childhood Immunisations Part 2: Frequently asked questions
It is natural to have questions about your baby’s immunisations. This second part of our Parent Tip series on immunisations provides answers to “Frequently Asked Questions” and has been written by leading national experts.
Good Practice Point: Promoting the Uptake of Childhood Immunisations
It is important for health visitors to be aware of current research and practice to promote immunisation uptake and know where to go for information.
These Good Practice Points available to iHV members and are authored by Dr Helen Bedford, Professor of Children’s Health, Population, Policy and Practice Programme, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London.
